The Bengaluru City Police Department has a hierarchical structure with various ranks and departments.
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Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP): Several DCPs oversee different zones within the city, such as DCP South, DCP North, DCP Traffic West, DCP Traffic North, DCP Traffic South, DCP Whitefield, DCP North East, and DCP South East. These officers are responsible for law and order maintenance, crime prevention, and traffic management within their respective jurisdictions.
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Additional Director General of Police (ADGP): The Bengaluru Urban Police Department has an ADGP who holds a high-ranking position, often overseeing overall police operations and strategic planning.
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Commissioner of Police: The Commissioner of Police heads the Bengaluru City Police Department. This top officer is responsible for the overall administration, law and order, and public safety within the city.
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Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG): Several DIGs serve in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), specializing in areas such as Economic Offences, Forest Cell, and Cyber Crime & Narcotics. These officers lead investigations into complex crimes and oversee specialized units.
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Superintendent of Police (SP): Within the CID, there are various SPs heading different units, including SP Administration, SP Deposit Fraud Investigation Division, SP Special Enquiry Division, SP Criminal Intelligence Unit, and SP Cyber Training and Research Unit. These officers are responsible for managing investigations and operations within their respective units.
This hierarchical structure ensures efficient coordination and effective law enforcement across the Bengaluru City Police Department.